parks and recreation
Durham Seeks Bids for Three City Park Projects
The city has issued a request for qualifications for design services that closes at 3 p.m. on March 4.
parks and recreation
city of durham
Durham Seeking Help with Garrett Road Park Plumbing
It’s expected that the city will shortlist firms in January, grant notice to proceed in February, and finish the project – worth an estimated $500,000 – sometime in Spring 2026.
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Durham Activities - Dec. 10-14, 2024
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Local Government
Durham Parks Department Seeks Special Events Manager
Do you find reporting like this valuable? Support Southpoint Access as a subscriber or advertising sponsor and make it possible to keep this information flowing to readers in our community! The City of Durham’s Parks and Recreation Department wants to hire a special events manager to lead the citywide
Local Government
Durham Park Signs Support Breastfeeding
The new sign at Solite Park at Fayetteville and Barbee roads in South Durham depicts a child feeding at a woman’s breast, with the message: “WELCOME – BIENVENIDA.” It’s one of 17 signs distributed in parks throughout Durham, created by local artist L. Jamal Walton, a father and advocate
Development
Durham Rolls Out New Parks Bond Referendum Site
In November, Durham voters decide whether to approve $200 million in bonds that would improve the city’s streets, sidewalks, and parks. With that in mind, city officials this week have launched a new web page to explain to voters how the money would be used. About the Durham Bond
Local Government
Durham City Parks Offer Summer Programs That Need More Workers
The Durham Parks and Recreation Department has boosted marketing efforts, offers competitive hourly rates, and hosted a job fair, but continues to struggle with finding enough seasonal staff for city camps and pools. On Thursday, parks department officials are set to make a presentation to City Council about Durham’s
Local Government
Durham May Move Forward with Parks and Rec Bond Referendum
The Durham City Council is considering a $200 million bond referendum for the November election ballot, earmarked for work on parks, recreation facilities, and streets and sidewalks. It’s set for discussion during Thursday’s council work session. Council members on May 20 adopted two resolutions to move forward with
News
Pedestrian Safety, Teen Equipment Among Winning Participatory Budgeting Projects
Durham residents voted and now city officials are moving forward with five winning projects in the latest phase of the city’s participatory budgeting process. On Thursday, Durham City Council members received a presentation of the top five projects, voted on by residents 13 and older. The city has $2.